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Superintendent highlights community donations and nutrition recognition

Walpole School Committee · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The superintendent reported Walpole Public Schools donated $8,324.65 from leftover meal account balances to the Walpole Food Pantry, noted awards and program highlights for school nutrition, and previewed FY27 budget work and legislative outreach.

In the superintendent's report the district announced a donation of $8,324.65 to the Walpole Food Pantry compiled from leftover balances and voluntary student lunch account contributions.

"Walpole Public Schools made a donation to the Walpole Food Pantry in the amount of $8,324.65," the superintendent said, noting the timing coincided with federal benefit uncertainty that increased local need. The superintendent credited families, staff and local organizations (Junior Women's Club, Lions Club, Langley Foundation and the Police Department) for additional holiday support to district families.

The superintendent also noted the district was featured in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school meals newsletter and that the district is in contention for a 'Terrific Tray Award' recognizing appealing, locally sourced reimbursable school lunch trays. The report included a reminder about February vacation extended-day camp registration deadlines and said FY27 budget work is ongoing; budget books would be distributed and administrator recommendations discussed at upcoming meetings.

Committee members asked clarifying questions and were told further budget meetings and communications with legislators (a Tri County legislative breakfast planned for March) were in progress.